Sesame Tahini Paste — Grams ↔ Cups Converter
1 US Customary cup (236.6 mL) of sesame tahini paste weighs 240 grams (8.47 ounces or 15g per tablespoon) when measured stirred & poured; 1 Metric cup (250 mL) weighs 253.6g and 100g equals ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp + 1 tsp for accurate kitchen baking.
Kitchen note: Test-kitchen baseline uses stirred & poured (240g/cup). Switching to settled thick paste from jar bottom (252g/cup) changes each cup by 12g—use the packing toggle on the scale bench to match your recipe.
Tahini: Cups & Spoons to Grams
Based on 240g per 236.6 mL US cup (stirred & poured).
| Volume | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Teaspoon (tsp) | 5 g | 0.18 oz |
| 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) | 15 g | 0.53 oz |
| ⅛ US Cup (2 tbsp) | 30 g | 1.06 oz |
| ¼ US Cup (4 tbsp) | 60 g | 2.12 oz |
| ⅓ US Cup | 80 g | 2.82 oz |
| ½ US Cup (8 tbsp) | 120 g | 4.23 oz |
| ⅔ US Cup | 160 g | 5.64 oz |
| ¾ US Cup (12 tbsp) | 180 g | 6.35 oz |
| 1 US Cup (236.6 mL) | 240 g | 8.47 oz |
| 1 Metric Cup (250 mL) | 253.6 g | 8.95 oz |
| 1 ½ US Cups | 360 g | 12.7 oz |
| 2 US Cups | 480 g | 16.93 oz |
| 3 US Cups | 720 g | 25.4 oz |
| 4 US Cups (1 Quart) | 960 g | 33.86 oz |
Tahini: Grams to US Cups
Nearest practical baker cup & spoon breakdown.
| Weight | Kitchen Measure | Decimal |
|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 2 tsp | 0.04 c |
| 25 g | 1 tbsp + 2 tsp | 0.10 c |
| 50 g | 3 tbsp + 1 tsp | 0.21 c |
| 75 g | ¼ cup + 1 tbsp | 0.31 c |
| 100 g | ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp + 1 tsp | 0.42 c |
| 125 g | ½ cup + 1 tsp | 0.52 c |
| 150 g | ½ cup + 2 tbsp | 0.63 c |
| 200 g | ¾ cup + 1 tbsp + 1 tsp | 0.83 c |
| 250 g | 1 cup + 2 tsp | 1.04 c |
| 300 g | 1 ¼ cups | 1.25 c |
| 400 g | 1 ⅔ cups | 1.67 c |
| 500 g | 2 cups + 1 tbsp + 1 tsp | 2.08 c |
| 750 g | 3 ⅛ cups | 3.13 c |
| 1000 g | 4 cups + 2 tbsp + 2 tsp | 4.17 c |
How to Measure Sesame Tahini Paste Accurately
Stir vigorously with a small whisk or butter knife to incorporate separated sesame oil before measuring.
Packing Density Comparison (1 US Cup)
- stirred & poured (Test-kitchen standard) 240 g
- Settled thick paste from jar bottom 252 g
Data reference: USDA FoodData Central #170170 & Soom Foods technical specification
Common Culinary Uses
- Velvety authentic hummus
- Tahini chocolate chip cookies
- Creamy lemon herb salad dressings
- Halva confection
Weight-Aware Substitutions
- 1:1 by weight with smooth unsweetened sunflower butter or creamy cashew butter
Sesame Tahini Paste Measuring FAQs
Why does tahini seize up when cold water or lemon juice is added? ▾
Sesame carbohydrates rapidly absorb water and bind into a tight emulsion before thinning out with additional liquid.
What is the difference between raw and roasted tahini? ▾
Roasted tahini is made from toasted seeds with deep nutty warmth, while raw tahini is milder, lighter, and slightly more bitter.